"There is nothing new under the sun."
A New Way Services INC (ANW) was founded in 2024 by a team of faithful individuals who are committed to building healthy communities!
We are inspired by charities such as 'World Vision', 'Charity Water', 'The Salvos', and social enterprises like 'The Resilience Project'. These organisations create a lasting impact, and we desire to do the same in our local community, on the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.
As a public benevolent institution we are committed to providing relief of poverty, sickness, destitution, helplessness, suffering, misfortune, disability or distress. As a religious charity we a committed to living out the Christian gospel and our sharing faith in creative ways, especially with young people.
Our director, Lewis Jonker, has worked as an artist, public speaker, chaplain, and pastor. He left his full-time role to pursue this charitable endeavour, continuing to uphold the timeless truths that shaped his faith. Now, our focus is on serving local communities; offering support without discrimination and bringing hope to those in need, regardless of their background or their beliefs.
THE CACTUS
If you’ve come along to one of our events, you might have noticed all the cacti!
The cactus has become our unofficial logo. Truthfully, it all began with a neon cactus on sale at Kmart, it looked cool, so we bought one. Then we bought a few more! But something unexpected happened... People started giving it meaning! Some say it represents life in the wilderness, a sign of hope where there seems to be none. Others see it as a reminder that life can be prickly, but still beautiful. We also learnt that in some Native American cultures, the cactus stands for strength, endurance, and unconditional love. We never set out to give it meaning, but meaning found its way in. Whatever it represents for you, we love our cactus, and we love the way it quietly shines in every space we create.
At ANW, we remain committed to practical, compassionate action that transforms lives. We see a new way forward, a new way of doing good, a new way of life. We are motivated by our Christian faith, but we are committed to serving others without discrimination.
THE TEAM
A good leadership structure is incredibly important for any non-profit organisation to ensure accountability.
Our management team ensure legal compliance, ethical guidance and accountability for our staff.
Lewis Jonker - Director/CEO
Lewis (BTh. DipMin. CHC42315) is a speaker, storyteller, preacher, and poet. He has worked across various schools as a chaplain and recently spent 6 years as the Associate Pastor at Narara Valley Baptist Church.
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Evan Lawrie - Community Chaplain
Evan (CertIV TAE40122, AdvDipBiblStuds) has extensive experience in pastoral care and youth mentorship. He’s been a youth mentor in multiple community spaces, juvenile justice centres, schools, refuges, and youth centres across the country. He has worked for national charities like 'MMAD' and has also worked as an Associate Pastor.
Grant Booth - Chairperson
Grant has been deeply involved in ministry for his entire life. With extensive experience leading and managing bands and music teams, Grant brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the role of Chairperson.
Jurgen Weber - Treasurer
Jurgen is an IT expert and has worked behind the scenes at some very large companies. Through these companies he has seen the impact of creative marketing and technology.
Bronte Leadbitter - Young-Person Board Rep
Bronte is our advocate for all young people aged 12-30. She is passionate about all aspect of our charity and is involved in many of our programs. Bronte is studying medicine and loves travel. She currently works as a hospitality supervisor in a fine dining establishment.
Hannah Lawrie - Board Member
Hannah is a talented bookkeeper with an incredible faith and understanding of the Gospel. Hannah has assisted many charities in their pursuit of good financial systems and accountability and is an incredible advocate for healthy governance.
Ted Bell - Board Member
Ted is a retired senior human resources manager at BHP Engineering, and has since worked as an associate pastor and consultant within various churches and charities. His extensive HR and pastoral experience are crucial to our team's success.
Sharon Booth - Board Member
Sharon Booth is a professional psychologist who has been deeply involved in local church ministry throughout her life. Her professional and ministry experience enriches our committee's capacity to serve our community.
Neil Harris - Board Member
Neil is a relationship counsellor and professional supervisor for ministry professionals across a broad range of denominations. His passion for mental health and healthy practices and boundaries are essential to our mission and values.